Explore America's Creative History on the Edgar Allan Poe Greenwich Village Walking Tour

This tour explores the origins of the neighborhood that became the incubator for many art movements in the United States, from American literature and theater to stand-up comedy and classic rock. For well over a century, "The Village" has nurtured struggling artists, writers and musicians from Edgar Allan Poe to the Beat Generation poets, and you can see where it all happened on this fun and informative tour. Sights include Washington Square, Bleecker Street, Sheridan Square and many more.

Reviews & Ratings

I enjoyed the tour very much. Though only a very small portion dealt with Edgar Allen Poe the general history and tour of Greenwich Village was brilliant. We saw locations you would more than likely never visit as a typical tourist. I have been visiting NYC since 1986 and never knew many of the cool locations that we saw on the tour. What you'll take away from this about Poe is minimal but it is a fine tour. Perhaps a more appropriate name for the tour is in order while keeping the same route and sights visited intact.

Was disappointed with the tour guide. He was enthusiastic but wasn't very knowledgeable. When we and others asked questions most of the time he didn't know the answers. I've been on other tours and found them to know more about the area they were...continued

Tour guide was very informative and clearly enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the history of this part of NYC , tour was well-paced and covered a reasonable distance. The others on tour (visitors from Europe) were somewhat surprised to have New...continued

This was a great tour! We've lived in the city for years and never knew any of the history of this neighborhood. Our tour guide Michael was very informative and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the city or who already lives here.

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From Edgar Allan Poe to the Beat Generation poets, discover where American literature, painting, cinema, and modern music got their start. Named after the father of American poetry, this tour will explore the origins of the neighborhood that became the incubator for the art movements in the United States, from American literature and theater to stand-up comedy and classic rock.

This stroll through the winding, twisted streets of Greenwich Village takes you to sights including Washington Square, New York University, Sheridan Square, Our Lady of Pompeii Church, and the folk music clubs of Bleecker Street. For well over a century, “The Village” has nurtured struggling artists, writers and musicians from Edgar Allan Poe to the Beat poets to Bob Dylan. See where the Roosevelt’s used to romp and where Jazz and Ragtime got much of their start. The fun quality that is the village will be found in this historic tour.

Significant Attractions Include:

• Washington Square Park and Arch

• New York University

• Stonewall Inn

• Bleecker Street

• Rocco’s Pastry Shop

• Café Wha?

• MacDougal Street

• Sheridan Square

• Our Lady of Pompeii Church

• Home of Edgar Allen Poe

About the Ticket Supplier: Uncle Sam's New York LLC

Uncle Sam's New York caters to those who have a short time window to see the essence of the city. On our tour you will experience and see the heart of New York: from the historic downtown where every building tells a thousand stories, to the legendary Greenwich Village that has been the home to our country's greatest authors and artists, to the historic Chelsea district that now houses New York's legendary nightlife.
At Uncle Sam's New York, we believe that a tour should become a bonding experience for friends, families, and strangers alike - thrown together in an intimate look at the city.